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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,661.20, 503,370.37 and 274,278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,661.20, 503,370.37 and 274,278.17 is: 378,607.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,661.20 : 503,370.37 = 274,278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,661.20/503,370.37 = 274,278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,661.20x = 503,370.37 × 274,278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,661.20x = 138,063,505,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,063,505,517.10/364,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,607.61

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